Tilden, Indiana
| Tilden | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Tilden  Tilden | |
| Coordinates: 39°49′17″N 86°26′20″W / 39.82139°N 86.43889°WCoordinates: 39°49′17″N 86°26′20″W / 39.82139°N 86.43889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Middle |
| Elevation[1] | 902 ft (275 m) |
| ZIP code | 46122 |
| FIPS code | 18-75662[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 444756 |
Tilden is an unincorporated community in Middle Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Tilden in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913.[3] The community was named for politician Samuel J. Tilden.[4]
Geography
Tilden is located at 39°49′17″N 86°26′20″W / 39.82139°N 86.43889°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 324. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is for...Samuel Jones Tilden...
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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